19 years old and my Son decided to join the U.S. Army. He's been going through his decision making process for a while and finally turned the key yesterday. I went down to MEPS with him while he contracted and then I re-affirmed my oath at the same time while he took his initial oath ... just the two of us in the ceremony room. I never dreamed how difficult it could be ... proud and scared all at the same time. I know exactly what he committed himself to and tried extremely hard to ensure he fully understood his decision.

He ships for basic training on 15 Mar to Fort Benning and then on to Fort Sill OK.

One proud father here!! [sm=americanasmiley.gif]

 

Congratulations. Please tell your son that we are all proud of him and his decision to serve.

Godspeed to him and your family.

 

Big decision.....You have taught him wisdom......shared your thoughts.......did the best you could.........all that will keep him safe......remember you are a good dad..................Keep me posted if there is anything I can do to help......Pops

 

March 31st, I will be at back home at Ft. Benning. Keep me posted if you come up for his graduation. There are some things up there that you need to see if you can take the time. Tell him thanks for us all.

 

Congrats from another Lake County native.

My son, too, wants to join the service.. He wants to "Fly Navy!" like his old man, so I fully understand your Pride and Fear.

 

congrats!!! My heart swelled with pride when I watched my Daughter grad. from Marine Corps basic. I am sure you will feel the same way. Tell him thanks from a vet!!!

 

You've got to one proud Father!

 

Yep, congrats from another vet..................be safe and thanks!

 

tell your son thanks for supporting our country from all of us. i have a son that enlisted in the air force 2 yrs ago right out of high school. i was never more proud and scared as the day he left for basic. i was even more proud when i watched his graduation at lacklund afb i cried like a baby i was so proud of him and what he had become. i wasnt sure he was my son when i first saw him at the graduation.i know you will feel that same pride when you see him graduate. he will make all of us proud and thankful for his love and dedication to our great country.

 

Congrats!! It is definitely an exciting time. Tell your son we are very proud of him. My son spent 6 years at Ft. Benning and enjoyed all of them before he moved on to Bragg this year.

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